Current Program Highlights
U.S. Soybean Leaders See Success in Cambodian Aquaculture & Feed Growth
U.S. soybean leaders are in Cambodia this week witnessing the progress that ASA/WISHH and strategic partners have made to grow the Cambodian aquaculture industry and its use of soy in aquaculture feeds that contribute to a safe and sustainable supply
WISHH Launches New Website Section Dedicated to U.S. Soy’s Global Food Security Actions
USB Chairman Ralph Lott III’s Op-Ed helped kickoff the official launch of ASA/WISHH’s new website section. The site is highlights actions U.S. soybean growers are taking for global good security through the WISHH program. ASA/WISHH launched a new section of
ASA/WISHH Brings Asian Soyfoods Trade Team to ND & MN for ‘Better Than Ever’ Training
ASA/WISHH leveraged North Dakota Soybean Council and USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion program funding to bring 11 soyfoods participants from Cambodia and Myanmar (Burma) to the Northern Crops Institute in North Dakota and then to Minnesota for the Specialty Soya and
Solar and Cold Storage Technology and Training Boost Food Safety
In recognition of World Food Safety Day on June 7, the American Soybean Association’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health shares three examples of its exciting work with strategic partners in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa: (1) management training for
ASA/WISHH’s New Report Details Cambodian Aquaculture Project Successes
ASA/WISHH’s latest semi-annual report on the Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade (CAST)-Cambodia project details the continued success of WISHH’s work in Cambodia. The report to USDA, which funds the Food for Progress Project, covers Oct. 1, 2021-March 31, 2022.
ASA/WISHH Sponsors Myanmar Soy Importers’ Educational Courses
ASA/WISHH sponsored industry leaders from Myanmar (sometimes called Burma) to attend Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance (SSGA) educational courses in May. More than 30 soymilk and tofu company representatives, importers, food science faculty from Yangon University and USDA Foreign Agricultural
Nebraska Soybean Board Hosts its First ASA/WISHH International Trade Team
ASA/WISHH’s trade team is in Nebraska this week where seven soyfood company leaders from Sri Lanka and one from Ghana are participating in the first Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB)-hosted WISHH trade team. NSB Chairman Doug Saathoff gave them a tour
ASA/WISHH Trains Aquaculture Association Executives in sub-Saharan Africa
ASA/WISHH’s latest association development activity trained seven leaders of the Ghana Aquaculture Association (GAA) to support expanding aquaculture production in sub-Saharan Africa. Using USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) funds, WISHH offered customized training on strategic planning, communications and public
WISHH Strategic Partner’s Poultry Progress Stars in US Agency for International Development Earth Day Message
The U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Earth Day message highlights the continued progress of ASA/WISHH strategic partners who participated in WISHH’s USDA-funded AMPLIFIES Food for Progress poultry project in Ghana. USAID shares how EvansJoes Farm owners Josephine and Evans
WISHH Strengthens Ghana’s Poultry Association with Leadership Training for Women
ASA/WISHH’s new association leadership training for executives of the Women in Poultry Value Chain (WIPVaC) supports the growth of Ghana’s domestic poultry production. WISHH used USDA’s Agricultural Trade Promotion Program funds to offer association know how to 38 leading poultry
WISHH Partners with ARD, Promotes Research into Global Food Security
ASA/WISHH continued its partnerships with academia to promote U.S. soy’s role in global leadership with its attendance at the Association of 1890s Research Directors (ARD) Biannual Symposium in Atlanta, Georgia. At the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore’s (UMES) invitation, WISHH used
ASA/WISHH Partners with SNI Global on Fact Sheet Translations
ASA/WISHH’s Asian and Latin American regions face challenges where consumers and companies might be unaware of the science that supports soy protein for healthy diets. Finding reliable and accurate information can be challenging to counter these many myths. The Soy Nutrition
WISHH Trade Team Highlights WISHH’s Impact in African Aquaculture
WISHH is giving sub-Saharan African fish farmers the tools to catch opportunities and overcome challenges. “Because of WISHH’s training and trade trips, I’ve gotten the confidence to start fish farming again,” says Ghanaian John Domozoro. “The technical assistance really did
U.S. Ambassador Sees How CAST-Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs Adopt New Technologies
U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia W. Patrick Murphy met with five women aquaculture entrepreneurs who showed him how they are adopting improved aquaculture practices through ASA/WISHH’s USDA Food for Progress-funded Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade (CAST) project. As part of
American Soybean Association (ASA) announced Gena Perry as executive director of ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program
The American Soybean Association (ASA) announced Gena Perry as executive director of ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health program. Perry, who served as project director global strategy, is promoted Feb. 28 to WISHH’s top staff role. “We are
Join WISHH Commodity Classic Panel on U.S. Soy’s Export Opportunities in Global Food Security
Find out how ASA’s WISHH program grows new soy protein markets for global food security through exports. WISHH is hosting a United Soybean Board-supported panel discussion to offer Commodity Classic attendees the opportunity to hear from WISHH Program Committee Chair
WISHH Strategic Partner Featured on Kenyan TV Network
2022 brings even more positive exposure for one of ASA/WISHH’s strategic partners that participated in WISHH’s USB-funded project for entrepreneurs to expand the role of soy in foods or feeds. Prosoya Kenya stars on the Kenyan Television Network (KTN). Hailing
WISHH Cultivates Latin American Food Company Innovation with Soy
Latin American food companies continue to count on ASA/WISHH for innovation in new product development as well as introductions to U.S. soy suppliers. Of the companies WISHH provided soy functionality expertise to in the last 3 months: 40% have requested
ASA/WISHH Partner Nets 30% Profit Increase with CAST Support
ASA/WISHH’s Commercialization of Aquaculture for Sustainable Trade (CAST) – Cambodia’s work with fish producer and wholesaler Chin Long has resulted in his fish sales increasing from 1 ton per day to an average of 1.2 tons per day. The business
Collaboration is Currency for WISHH and its Strategic Partners
WISHH’s attendance at the Soybean Leadership Academy last week affirmed key pillars of WISHH’s new strategic plan. The Soybean Leadership Academy, hosted by ASA, provides a training program for soy industry leaders as well as networking opportunities. One track focused